2011 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in eight games this season ... A member of an offensive line that led the nation in pass protection surrendering fewer sacks than anyone else in the country despite SFA throwing the ball nearly 600 times.

2010 (Freshman): Utilized his redshirt season.

High School: A two-way starter for Vidor each of the past two seasons ... Led Vidor to the 4A Division II playoffs ... Was injured midway through the 2009 season, missing most of his senior year.

Personal: Son of Walter and Tammy Newby ... Born May 17, 1992, in Port Arthur, Texas ... Has not yet decided on a major.